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Digital gold rush: With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings

Digital gold rush: With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings

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1 dead in Wilkinsburg apartment fire

1 dead in Wilkinsburg apartment fire

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Police: Man ‘terrorized’ ex-girlfriend in Crafton, now headed to trial

Police: Man ‘terrorized’ ex-girlfriend in Crafton, now headed to trial

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Catholic churches see a surge of new converts

Catholic churches see a surge of new converts

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6 men charged in antisemitic attack of Pitt student in 2024

6 men charged in antisemitic attack of Pitt student in 2024

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Bellevue man identified in fatal South Side shooting; separate shooting leaves another critical

Bellevue man identified in fatal South Side shooting; separate shooting leaves another critical

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University of Pittsburgh investing $5M in city parks, public safety

After the flames: Financial, personal hurdles challenge owners reopening a local eatery

Fire in Bloomfield rowhouse spreads to 4 other buildings on block; no injuries reportedVideo

More Pa. Democrats consider challenging Fetterman in 2028 primary

Senator Dave McCormick, NIH Director Jay Battacharya tour Pittsburgh medical, research facilities

Daniel Unico, Duquesne basketball fan and businessman, dies at 99

Plum teen’s flawless NCAA bracket journey concludes after 48 correct picks

Westmoreland names acting public defender after office leader suffers medical emergency

U.S./World

Student shoots a teacher at Texas high school before fatally shooting self, authorities say

Student shoots a teacher at Texas high school before fatally shooting self, authorities say

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NASA begins countdown for humanity’s 1st launch to the moon in 53 years

NASA begins countdown for humanity’s 1st launch to the moon in 53 years

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Army investigating after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he saluted

Army investigating after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he saluted

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Catholic churches see a surge of new converts

Catholic churches see a surge of new converts

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Scientific review finds e-cigarettes likely cause lung, oral cancer

Scientific review finds e-cigarettes likely cause lung, oral cancer

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Israeli parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Israeli parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

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FBI says man who crashed his pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Hezbollah

Powell says Fed is monitoring energy price spikes, but that it’s limited in what it can do

U.S. reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

25-year-old Noelia Castillo dies by legal euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight in Spain

Some wait times at airport bottlenecks are easing with TSA paychecks promised

Iran’s Kharg Island is key to its oil exports. Targeting it carries major risks

The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother

France probes possible Iran link after bomb attack foiled outside Bank of America

Politics

Trump hosts Stacy Garrity at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, calls Josh Shapiro ‘a stiff’

Trump hosts Stacy Garrity at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, calls Josh Shapiro ‘a stiff’

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Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene? This retired Army general is trying

Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene? This retired Army general is trying

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The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother

The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother

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More Pa. Democrats consider challenging Fetterman in 2028 primary

More Pa. Democrats consider challenging Fetterman in 2028 primary

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Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

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Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport

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A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account

Hegseth strikes 2 black and 2 female officers from promotion list

A 14-year-old running for governor is the 1st teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell U.S. strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump

House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement

Some Pa. lawmakers call for suspending state taxes on gas and dieselVideo

Health

Scientific review finds e-cigarettes likely cause lung, oral cancer

Scientific review finds e-cigarettes likely cause lung, oral cancer

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AHN sets up medical support for fans during NFL Draft

AHN sets up medical support for fans during NFL Draft

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Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

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The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice

The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice

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Tango therapy: How the dance of passion is helping Parkinson’s patients

Tango therapy: How the dance of passion is helping Parkinson’s patients

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Trump to delay nominating new CDC director

Trump to delay nominating new CDC director

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Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness

Highmark lost $175M in 2025, battered by high insurance claims

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself

Combating youth suicide tilts increasingly toward early intervention

Concussion effects on women highlighted at symposium in Pittsburgh

Business

Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work

Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work

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John Dorfman: What is your sell discipline? Do you have one?

John Dorfman: What is your sell discipline? Do you have one?

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Stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing

Stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing

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Powell says Fed is monitoring energy price spikes, but that it’s limited in what it can do

Powell says Fed is monitoring energy price spikes, but that it’s limited in what it can do

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Democrats examine Elon Musk’s role in suspension of business disclosure law

Democrats examine Elon Musk’s role in suspension of business disclosure law

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After the flames: Financial, personal hurdles challenge owners reopening a local eatery

After the flames: Financial, personal hurdles challenge owners reopening a local eatery

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight

Workers’ strike at 1 of the largest U.S. meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

Stocks fall and oil prices rise after Trump’s latest delay in the Iran war fails to raise much hope

Some Pa. lawmakers call for suspending state taxes on gas and dieselVideo

Federal judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

Regional

‘Letters from Jumonville: The Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphans Schools’

‘Letters from Jumonville: The Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphans Schools’

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Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

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Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

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Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight

Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight

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Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

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Sheetz, PRT to offer free transit on T for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Sheetz, PRT to offer free transit on T for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

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Youth football teams leave former organization to form Western Pa. Football League

Fort Pitt Museum, Flight 93 National Memorial included on new Highway of Heroes historic trail

Forecasters extend flood warning for Pittsburgh area; power outages affecting thousands

Pittsburgh region saw slight decline in population last year, new census data shows

Nasty job becomes a nice social-media opportunity for Monroeville manVideo

With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings

Pennsylvania officials warn of PennDOT text phishing scams

Coroner identifies man found in Youghiogheny River

Education

Carnegie Mellon buys Chatham’s Eastside building but will lease back a portion

Carnegie Mellon buys Chatham’s Eastside building but will lease back a portion

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A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

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Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

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Former Pittsburgh teacher sues district, claiming officials hindered new job opportunities

Former Pittsburgh teacher sues district, claiming officials hindered new job opportunities

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Bigger classrooms, better accessibility and rooftop playground highlight new Brentwood elementary school

Bigger classrooms, better accessibility and rooftop playground highlight new Brentwood elementary school

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State education secretary, lieutenant governor visit Point Park for food accessibility initiatives

State education secretary, lieutenant governor visit Point Park for food accessibility initiatives

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Pitt chancellor emeritus Mark Nordenberg to retire after serving university for almost 5 decades

Woodland Hills to pilot program exploring medical fields

Pittsburgh schools discourage participation in reported ‘Downtown Takeover’ event

‘Architect of AI’ Jensen Huang to be CMU’s commencement speaker

McKeesport behavioral intervention specialist on paid leave following incident with daughter, a student

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

Duquesne opens new nursing simulation center thanks to $4 million gift

Young graduates face the grimmest job market in years

Election

Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’

Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’

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Fetterman hit with brutal 108-point polling swing among Pennsylvania Democrats

Fetterman hit with brutal 108-point polling swing among Pennsylvania Democrats

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Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks

Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks

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Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

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Illinois voters set to pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

Illinois voters set to pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

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Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

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Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries? Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle.

Western Pa. primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoffVideo

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned awayVideo

Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms

Obituary Stories

Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85

Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

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Kermit Gosnell, West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies while serving prison term

Kermit Gosnell, West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies while serving prison term

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

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Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

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Don’s Appliances founder dies at 82

Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Country Joe McDonald, whose anti-war song became an anthem, dies at 84

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89Video

Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say